PARENT NEWS July-August-September 2018

"Back-To-School" Information & Upcoming Events!

Back-To-School Immunization Information, on behalf of the Department of Health Palm Beach County The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is consolidating its back-to-school immunization clinics and outreaches to better serve those needing school shots from July 30 - Aug. 17.  Click here  for more details. The three locations where Immunizations are available include: West Palm Beach Health Center (1150 45th St., West Palm Beach, FL 33407) Lantana Health Center (1250 Southwinds Dr., Lantana, FL 33462) C.L. Brumback Health Center (38754 SR 80, Belle Glade, FL 33430) 2018 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, Aug. 3 - 5 Florida's 2018 Back-to-School sales tax holiday is August 3 - August 5. Starting August 3 at 12:01 a.m., qualifying items will be exempt from sales tax. The tax-free holiday ends August 5 at 11:59 p.m. Parents and students can save sales tax on items like, clothing, footwear, accessories and certain school supplies.  Click here  to learn more and see the full list of tax-exempt school supplies. Register today for Back-to-School 2018 events near you! Back-to-school time is just around the corner! 211 Palm Beach compiles a list of back-to-school events for families and students (K-12) in Palm Beach County. These events provide free back-to-school resources like backpacks, school supplies, physicals, immunizations as well as fun, family activities to kick off the new school year.  Click here  to view the full list and be sure to check back for updates as new events are added. Some events require pre-registration.

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City of Riviera Beach Parks & Recreation: Back To School Bash! Saturday, August 11 @ 10 AM - 1 PM Backpacks loaded with supplies, haircuts, free physicals, prizes!! @ Ave H & 4th Street Vacant Lot, Across From Sadie McCray Park ( Click for Directions ) For more information, please call 561-845-4070 Pre-Registration Required (First Come, First Serve - Until All Slots Are Filled) @ Barracuda Bay Admin Office (9 AM - 4 PM) - 1621 W Blue Heron Blvd.

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Check Out Our Monthly Awareness Topics...

July 2018: Prevent Summer Slide! Hard to believe that summer is almost over! We hope you have found our 2018 'Summer Learning' information to be helpful in preventing the 'Summer Slide,' otherwise known as summer learning loss. In case you missed it, please check out our July Awareness information. Click for More Info! Special Feature: #1stDayVPK! If your child is heading to Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) this year, be sure to review our resources. This is a huge milestone worth celebrating! Click the link below for a Printable Flyer for your very own special picture moment and be sure to use both the Facebook Photo Frame and the official #1stDayVPK hashtag! Click for More Info!

August 2018: Attendance Matters! See the link below for all things 'Back-To-School,' in addition to the 'Perfectly Punctual' Scorecard to help make your/your child's morning routine both fun & rewarding. Parents and caregivers can read up on some important school attendance statistics within the August awareness page, in addition to other helpful resources provided by the Office of Early Learning! Click for More Info! September 2018: Baby Safety Month! Every September, Baby Safety Month is held to educate parents/families on the importance of the safe use and selection of juvenile products. Prevent accidental injuries with this helpful information! Within the link below, you'll find links to safety information for parents and caregivers to use in order to ensure the safety of their children in a variety of day-to-day life situations! Click for More Info!

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Special Notice : If you require Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations to participate in any ELCPBC event or activity, please notify Ms. Christie Young, Single Point of Contact, by phone at 561-214-7424 or by e-mail at Christie.Young@elcpalmbeach.org within at least seven (7) days of the event. Accommodations will be provided at no extra charge. Sponsorship by the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, the State of Florida: Office of Early Learning, and the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County.